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The popularity of cheerleading in Pu'er can be attributed to a young man's passion, Xing Wen reports.

A scene of gorgeous women in tight-fitting clothes boisterously performing stunts, jumps and dance moves at sporting events would first come to mind when thinking of cheerleading.

An all-male cheerleading squad from Pu'er University, Southwest China's Yunnan province, is set to change the stereotypical image of cheerleaders.

The bouncy, suntanned young men wow the audience with their mechanically precise choreography, energetic tumbling and sophisticated routines. The competitive cheerleaders have their own platform as athletes rather than simply cheering for others in sports.